Plot
2015 film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
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Why Watch This
The Lobster blends dead‑pan absurdity with a razor‑sharp critique of modern dating, turning a dystopian “single‑or‑be‑turned‑into‑an‑animal” premise into a darkly comic love story. Its unsettling world‑building and dry humor make it a must‑see for anyone who enjoys romance that’s anything but conventional.
Best For
Dystopian romance fans, Dark comedy lovers, Indie film enthusiasts, Yorgos Lanthimos admirers, Couples seeking off‑beat date night, Festival‑circuit regulars
The CinePearl Take
Angeliki Papoulia delivers a brilliantly unsettling turn as the Short‑Sighted Woman, balancing vulnerability with the film’s trademark stoicism. Lanthimos’ deliberate, almost clinical pacing forces the audience to stare at the absurdity without relief, heightening the emotional stakes. At its core, the movie is a meditation on how societal rules shape desire, making every whispered confession feel both intimate and terrifying.
If You Liked This, Try
Her · The Killing of a Sacred Deer · Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Cast
- Angeliki Papoulia
- Writer
- Efthimis Filippou
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- Released
- 15 May 2015
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
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